2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Watertown, MA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Watertown, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $3,168 and +82% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Watertown
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Watertown
Compare Watertown's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,380 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,390 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,390 |
| 4 | Fairhaven | $1,420 |
| 5 | Westfield | $1,440 |
| 6 | Gardner | $1,470 |
| 7 | Spencer | $1,500 |
| 8 | Ware | $1,500 |
| 9 | Webster | $1,500 |
| 10 | Springfield | $1,510 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,530 |
| 12 | Fitchburg | $1,570 |
| 13 | Pittsfield | $1,630 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,740 |
| 15 | Attleboro | $1,800 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $4,210 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,990 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,923 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,858 |
| 5 | Concord | $3,480 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $3,370 |
| 7 | Westford | $3,360 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,303 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,250 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,240 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,230 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,220 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,200 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,140 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,100 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Watertown.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Watertown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, MA | 1.8 mi | $3,065 | +$55 (+2%) |
| Belmont, MA | 1.8 mi | $3,220 | +$210 (+7%) |
| Arlington, MA | 3.5 mi | $2,755 | $-255 (-8%) |
| Brookline, MA | 4 mi | $3,923 | +$913 (+30%) |
| Waltham, MA | 4.2 mi | $3,087 | +$77 (+3%) |
| Cambridge, MA | 4.9 mi | $3,858 | +$848 (+28%) |
| Somerville, MA | 5.4 mi | $3,303 | +$293 (+10%) |
| Medford, MA | 6.1 mi | $3,100 | +$90 (+3%) |
| Winchester, MA | 6.2 mi | $3,100 | +$90 (+3%) |
| Lexington, MA | 6.4 mi | $4,210 | +$1,200 (+40%) |
| Boston, MA | 7.1 mi | $3,200 | +$190 (+6%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 7.8 mi | $3,990 | +$980 (+33%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Watertown — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Watertown?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Watertown, Massachusetts is $3,010 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $3,168.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Watertown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $120,400 ($10,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $57.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Watertown expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Watertown's 2-bedroom median of $3,010 is +82% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Watertown rank for 2-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 2-bedroom data, Watertown ranks #87 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Watertown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Arlington ($2,755).